Welcome to Broncos Country, Coach Hackett!

Bye, Vic Fangio. Hello, Nathaniel Hackett!

On Thursday, the Denver Broncos officially announced their selection for the new head coach: Nathaniel Hackett. A deal is currently being finalized with Hackett, according to reports.

"Nathaniel Hackett is a dynamic leader and coach whose intelligence, innovation, and charisma impressed us from the very start of this process," said Broncos general manager George Paton. "In addition to having a brilliant offensive mind, Nathaniel is an outstanding teacher and communicator with a strong vision for all three phases of our team."

"Getting to know Nathaniel over the last couple weeks, he will bring positive energy and enthusiasm to the entire Denver Broncos organization as our head coach," Paton added. "Creating a winning and competitive environment for the players, coaches, and staff—and doing it through personal connections and efficiency—is a big part of his plan for the Broncos ... I could not be more excited to partner with Nathaniel and welcome him along with his family—his wife, Megan, and children Harrison, London, Briar, and Everly—to the Denver Broncos."

Hackett's hire is the first of nine head coach openings to be filled in the NFL.

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